As we embark on a new term, there are a few things for all members to be aware of.
TIMETABLE Our Winter timetable which commences on Monday November 1st can be viewed at https://www.valekarate.com/class-timetable Please make sure you’re aware of your class times!
CLASS DURATION AND COST Tigers and Beginner/Yellow Belt classes remain at 45mins, and £5 per class.
All other classes are of an hour’s duration and cost £6. New Red Belts should take note.
FEES All members should be aware that there is the option of paying for classes in advance with a Monthly fee.
This is available for all students of Red Belts and above (no saving for Tigers or Beginners/Yellow Belts) which can save you a lot of money if you regularly train twice or more a week, but comes with an obligation to pay the fee every month, including when there are less classes available. This should be considered before opting to pay monthly. 1:1s are not included in Monthly fees.
An individual pays £40 a month in the first week of each month. A family of two: £60, a family of three or more £70.
If a member is paying the monthly fee but circumstances change, so it is no longer a money-saver, reverting to pay-as-you-go is no problem. Once the scheme is left, it cannot be rejoined without discussion. Just contact Sensei Rob.
1:1 Sessions can be booked (if available) by messaging Sensei Rob. 1:1 sessions can be hugely beneficial and cost £12 per 20 minute slot.
A block booking of a 1:1 once a week every week for a month (or longer) costs £10 per session.
Fighting Fit Classes take place twice a week for children, once a week for adults. Mitts and Gum-shield are necessary, as sparring is involved as well as fitness, and agility training. Karate sparring is light and controlled, but the safety equipment mentioned is necessary, as contact can and often does take place.
Dan Grading Class will take place on Friday’s at 6pm. This is for 1st Kyu’s and temporary Dan Grades in preparation for the full Dan Grading. All are expected to train at every Dan Grading session in order to prepare for the Dan Grading.
Competitions As we return to normal, the option of attending competitions is once again possible.
Unless restrictions force a last minute change of plans… We will be attending the WKL Classic in Neath on November 21st.
There are less categories than usual, as the competition will not start until 12pm at the earliest as the morning will be devoted to the ‘Unfinished Business’ of the 2019-20 season. (only those who are in line for a trophy should attend the morning event) go to https://www.karateleague.wales to see the poster, and contact Sensei Rob to enter. The entry fee is £15 for individual Kata and Kumite, £12 for Jukuren.
We would encourage our newer younger members to consider having a go!